COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

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1 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW 1. Compliance and enforcement 2. Permitting and certification 3. Compliance approaches 4. Required forms 5. New additions and major changes

2 COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT Primary responsibility for compliance and enforcement rests with the local enforcement agency, typically associated with a city or county government. A building permit must be obtained from the local jurisdiction before construction of: A nonresidential building An outdoor lighting system Additions to existing buildings Significant alterations to existing lighting systems Signage 10/9/2015 SLIDE 11 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

3 LOCAL ORDINANCES State law allows local jurisdictions to adopt building energy efficiency standards that are more stringent than Title 24, Part 6, through an approval process with the California Energy Commission. These local ordinances, sometimes called reach codes, are listed on the Energy Commission website: 10/9/2015 SLIDE 12 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

4 THE CORE COMPLIANCE PROCESS 1. Meet all mandatory requirements Required controls that must be installed Functionality that a lighting system must be capable of Specify if a device needs to be certified by the Energy Commission 2. Meet all prescriptive or performance requirements Maximum lighting power allowance for a building or an area Some methods allow for trade-offs between building systems, so a very efficient lighting system may allow for a greater HVAC load 10/9/2015 SLIDE 13 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

5 THE PERFORMANCE APPROACH Performance Approach: More flexible than prescriptive Based on an energy simulation model of the building Requires an approved computer software program Uses energy budgets to determine compliance Typically used for flexibility and ability to find the most cost-effective solution Approved software: CBECC-Com V3c IES Virtual Environment Energy Pro 10/9/2015 SLIDE 14 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

6 THE PRESCRIPTIVE APPROACH Indoor Lighting The prescriptive lighting power requirements are determined by one of three methods: Complete building method Area category method Tailored method The allowed lighting varies according to building occupancy and task. 10/9/2015 SLIDE 15 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

7 THE PRESCRIPTIVE METHODS 1. Complete building method Usable when at least 90% of the building is one primary type of use or sometimes for a single tenant space within a building. A Single allowed lighting power value governs the entire building. 2. Area category method Applicable for any permit situation, including tenant improvements. Lighting power values are assigned to each major function areas of a building (offices, lobbies, etc.). The allowed lighting power is the weighted average of these areas. 3. Tailored method Applicable when additional flexibility is needed to accommodate special task lighting needs in specific task areas. Lighting power allowances are determined room-by-room and task-by-task, with the area category method used for other areas in the building. 10/9/2015 SLIDE 16 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

8 THE PRESCRIPTIVE METHODS Table C in the Standards Area Category Method- Lighting Power Density Values (Watts/ ft2) 10/9/2015 SLIDE 17 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

9 COMPLETE BUILDING ALLOWANCES Was 0.85 (6% change) Was 0.3 (33% change) Slide Credit: Halley Fitzpatrick, PG&E SECTION 2

10 AREA CATEGORY ALLOWANCES On the surface 35 unchanged 6 reduced 3 new Looking closer* 38 unchanged or increased! 3 reduced 3 new *considering footnotes & other task allowances 19

11 COMPLIANCE FORMS 10/9/2015 SLIDE 20 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

12 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE Indoor 1. NRCC-LTI-01-E: Certificate of Compliance, Indoor Lighting 2. NRCC-LTI-02-E: Certificate of Compliance, Indoor Lighting Controls 3. NRCC-LTI-03-E: Certificate of Compliance, Indoor Lighting Power Allowance 4. NRCC-LTI-04-E: Certificate of Compliance, Tailored Method Worksheets 5. NRCC-LTI-05-E: Certificate of Compliance, Line Voltage Track Lighting Outdoor 1. NRCC-LTO-01-E: Certificate of Compliance, Outdoor Lighting 2. NRCC-LTO-02-E: Certificate of Compliance, Outdoor Lighting Controls 3. NRCC-LTO-03-E: Certificate of Compliance, Outdoor Lighting Power Allowances 10/9/2015 SLIDE 21 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

13 CERTIFICATES OF INSTALLATION NRCI-LTI-01-E: This is the general Certificate of Installation used to declare that what was proposed in the Certificates of Compliance is actually what was installed. NRCI-LTI-02-E: Used whenever a lighting control system or Energy Management Control System (EMCS) has been installed. NRCI-LTI-03-E: Used whenever a line-voltage track lighting integral current limiter or a supplementary overcurrent protection panel has been installed. NRCI-LTI-04-E: Must be submitted for two interlocked systems serving an auditorium, a convention center, a conference room, a multipurpose room, or a theater to be recognized for compliance. NRCI-LTI-05-E: Must be submitted for a Power Adjustment Factor (PAF). NRCI-LTI-06-E: Must be submitted for additional wattage installed in a video conferencing studio to be recognized for compliance 10/9/2015 SLIDE 22 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

14 CERTIFICATES OF INSTALLATION NRCI-LTO-01-E: Certificate of Installation, Outdoor Lighting NRCI-LTO-02-E: Certificate of Installation, Energy Management Control System or Lighting Control System 10/9/2015 SLIDE 23 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

15 ACCEPTANCE TESTING FOR LIGHTING CONTROLS Acceptance testing helps ensure building equipment and systems perform properly. It is not a replacement for commissioning. Lighting controls acceptance testing is NOT the same as the commissioning requirements in Review documents to make sure that controls are properly documented 2. Review the installation and perform testing to ensure controls operate as required by Title Fill out the Certificates of Acceptance and submit them to the enforcement agency in order to receive an occupancy permit 10/9/2015 SLIDE 24 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

16 ACCEPTANCE TESTING PROCESS 1. Plan Review (installing contractor, engineer of record) Review plans and specifications to ensure they meet all Title 24 requirements. Typically done prior to signing a Certificate of Compliance. 2. Construction Inspection (installing contractor, engineer of record) Check that the equipment installed is capable of complying with the requirements of the Standards. Construction inspection also assures that the equipment is installed correctly and is calibrated. 3. Functional Testing (Field Technician) Acceptance tests are performed to ensure that all equipment performs as required by Title Occupancy Once all required Certificates of Acceptance are submitted, the enforcement agency releases a Certificate of Occupancy. 10/9/2015 SLIDE 25 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

17 WHO CAN BE AN ATT? Including (but not limited to): 1. Electrical Contractors 2. Certified General Electricians 3. Professional Engineers 4. Controls Installation & Startup Contractors 5. Certified Commissioning Professionals 6. HVAC Installers 7. Mechanical Contractors Participation in the ATT program is limited to persons who have at least three years of verifiable professional experience and expertise in lighting controls and electrical systems. 10/9/2015 SLIDE 26 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

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20 ACCEPTANCE TESTS AND FORMS Acceptance tests apply to all new equipment and controls installed on new or existing lighting systems. These tests cover: NRCA-LTI-02-A: Lighting Control Acceptance Occupancy sensors Manual daylight controls Automatic time switch controls NRCA-LTI-03-A: Automatic Daylight Control Acceptance Automatic daylight controls NRCA-OLT-02-A: Outdoor Lighting Acceptance Tests Motion sensors (location, sensor coverage, signal strength) Astronomical time clocks Other shutoff controls 10/9/2015 SLIDE 29 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

21 CERTIFICATES OF ACCEPTANCE NRCA-LTI-02-A: Lighting Controls NRCA-OLT-02-A: Outdoor Lighting Acceptance Tests More information about Acceptance Testing can be found in Chapter 13 of the 2013 Nonresidential Compliance Manual. 10/9/2015 SLIDE 30 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

22 MANDATORY DEVICE REQUIREMENTS The majority of lighting control devices are now regulated by California Appliance Efficiency Standards, Title 20 Devices must be certified to the California Energy Commission Expanded requirements for: Automatic time switch controls Dimmers Occupant sensing devices Photocontrols Check 10/9/2015 SLIDE 31 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

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24 TITLE 24 TRIGGERS Interior: Projects affecting more than 10% of the luminaires in a space, or with 40 or more luminaire modifications-in-place per year, must comply with the new 2013 standards. Exterior: Upgrades that replace more than 10% of the luminaires but less than 50% must meet all mandatory controls requirements, but do not need to meet the new lighting power density requirements. Alterations that replace more than 50% of the luminaires in a space, or any alteration that increases the connected lighting load, must comply with all mandatory requirements and lighting power density allowances. 10/9/2015 SLIDE 33 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

25 TITLE 24 TRIGGERS 10/9/2015 SLIDE 34 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

26 TITLE 24 TRIGGERS 10/9/2015 SLIDE 35 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

27 WHAT IS A REPAIR? Reconstruction or renewal for the purpose of maintenance of any component, system, or equipment of an existing building. Replacement of lamps, lamp holders, or lenses Alterations caused directly by the disturbance of asbestos Repairs may not increase energy consumption of repaired equipment If you replace any component, system, or equipment that is regulated by Title 24, that modification is considered an alteration and not a repair. Repairs do not trigger Title /9/2015 SLIDE 36 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

28 WHAT IS AN ALTERATION? Luminaire replacement Luminaire removal or relocation Wiring alterations Connecting luminaires to switches, relays, branch circuits, and other controls Alterations trigger Title 24 requirements. 10/9/2015 SLIDE 37 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

29 WHAT IS A LUMINAIRE MODIFICATION IN PLACE? Lamp and ballast change-outs Reflector or optical system modifications Whole fixture retrofit kits These trigger slightly different requirements, but do require compliance with Title /9/2015 SLIDE 38 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

30 ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS These new requirements are mandatory and apply to all non-residential buildings that use more than 50 kva, including new construction and additions. This new chapter includes: Service metering Disaggregation of circuits Voltage drop Receptacle control DR EMCS 10/9/2015 SLIDE 39 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

31 SERVICE METERING The building owner or occupant must have access to read a meter with: 1. Display of current kw usage 2. A manually resettable system to measure kwh usage over time 3. Larger services require additional capabilities Smart meters usually meet the requirements as long as the data is accessible to the building owner or occupant. 10/9/2015 SLIDE 40 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

32 DISAGGREGATION OF ELECTRICAL LOADS Disaggregation increases as loads get larger. Disaggregation is not required until the service reaches 50 kva, so most projects less than 5,000 ft 2 will not be required to comply. The more kva is used, the more disaggregation is required (see Table B). Buildings must be wired to separate electrical loads by types. For example, separate feeders and panels need to be available for lighting, plug and equipment loads, HVAC loads, etc. This requirement does not require any metering. By placing all load of a particular type on one feeder, a portable device can be temporarily attached to that feeder to allow for measurements. This is mandatory, but will likely affect new buildings and for major additions or renovations. If the existing service switchboard, feeders, and panel boards remain unchanged, this requirement is not triggered. 10/9/2015 SLIDE 41 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

33 EXCERPT FROM TABLE B 10/9/2015 SLIDE 42 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

34 VOLTAGE DROP The recommended voltage drop limits from the California Electrical Code (Title 24, Part 3) are now mandatory, but have not been changed otherwise: The voltage drop in feeders is limited to 2% of design load The voltage drop in branch circuits is limited to 3% of design load Emergency power circuits are exempt 10/9/2015 SLIDE 43 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

35 CIRCUIT CONTROLS FOR 120-VOLT RECEPTACLES Plug loads are a large and increasing electrical load in most office buildings. All of the following spaces must have both controlled and uncontrolled 120-volt receptacles: Private offices Open office areas Reception lobby Conference room Kitchens in office spaces Copy rooms The controlled outlets must be clearly marked. Each uncontrolled receptacle should have a controlled receptacle within 6 feet of it. 10/9/2015 SLIDE 44 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

36 CIRCUIT CONTROLS FOR 120-VOLT RECEPTACLES The intent of this rule is to have built-in, hardwired power controls. Wireless motion sensors may be used, but the actual power switch must be hardwired. All of the controlled outlets must be: 1. Clearly marked as controlled 2. Automatically switched off any time the general lighting would be automatically turned off Photo: Leviton 10/9/2015 SLIDE 45 SECTION 2 COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW